In subsection (b), the words âThe organized militia, which consists of the National Guard and the Naval Militiaâ are substituted for the words âthe National Guard, the Naval Militiaâ, since the National Guard and the Naval Militia constitute the organized militia.
The hardness of the wire refers to the malleability. Hardness also differs by material. Sterling is harder than copper. Brass and bronze tend to be stiffer than both copper and sterling. When youâre working with very fine gauges, hardness is a bit irrelevant, since fine gauge wires are so thin and pliable.
A quick and easy way to check is to try putting a small magnet on the piece. If the magnet falls, your piece is solid brass and you should read on! But if the magnet sticks, your piece is brass plated steel and what youâre seeing is not tarnish but rust. Take some very fine grade steel wool and buff away the rust.